Pakistan's complex and changing political history

JTN Report

Pakistan is a state that was created after the separation from British India in 1947. It has a complex and changing history that includes a conflict between democracy and dictatorship, dynastic rule and military rule, poverty and development, war and peace. Its history is full of political instability, military coups and acts of terrorism. Pakistan's political history dates back to British India. Britain occupied India in 1857 and made it a colony. Indians revolted several times against the British rule, but they were not successful. In 1947, Britain partitioned India into two parts, Pakistan and India. was established as a separate state.

After the independence of Pakistan, it has faced many political difficulties and crises, there have been 33 governments since 1947, the crises include the Bangladesh war of 1971, the martial law of 1988 and the political crisis of 2008. Along with military coups, the biggest challenge was terrorist acts. Acts of terrorism started in Pakistan from the 1980s and continue till date. Acts of terrorism have caused great pain to the people of Pakistan including destroying its economy, but it has always overcome these difficulties, overcome all crises and paved the way to become a strong and stable republic. It has the potential to be successful in the future as well.

The current political system of Pakistan is a parliamentary republic with the President as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government. Parliament consists of two houses, the National Assembly and the Senate. There are 342 members in the National Assembly, who are elected for five years. The Senate has 104 members, of whom 23 are elected by the Provincial Assemblies, 63 are elected by the Upper House, and 18 are appointed by the President.

The political parties of Pakistan represent different political beliefs. The major political parties of the country include Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Muslim League-N, Pakistan People's Party, other political parties include Jamaat-e-Islami, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan.

Pakistan is a Muslim majority country located in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the east, Iran and Afghanistan to the west, China to the north and the Bay of Bengal to the south. Pakistan has a total area of 881,913 square kilometers (340,509 sq mi), making it the 36th largest country in the world. Pakistan has a population of over 220 million, making it the 21st most populous country in the world.

  Pakistan's first government was a democratic one, but in 1958, General Ayub Khan staged a military coup and took power. After General Ayub Khan, General Muhammad Ziaul Haq, General Pervez Musharraf and General Ashfaq Maryam also held military governments.

Democracy came back to Pakistan in 1988. Pakistan has had three democratic governments since then, the government of Benazir Bhutto from 1988 to 1993, the government of Nawaz Sharif from 1993 to 1999, and the government of Yousuf Raza Gilani from 2008 to 2013.

In 2013, a new constitution was enacted in Pakistan. This constitution is a democratic constitution which guarantees balance of powers, fundamental rights and freedoms.

Pakistan is a challenging country, but it is also a developing country. Pakistan's economy is growing rapidly, and its population is young and educated. Pakistan has many potentials, and has the potential to become a prosperous and peaceful country.

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